1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1983 Porsche 959
To start off, 1983 Porsche 959 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Berkeley Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Berkeley Sports would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 959 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 959 (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Porsche 959 weights approximately 1168 kg more than 1957 Berkeley Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Porsche 959 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Porsche 959. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Berkeley Sports, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Porsche 959 (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1983 Porsche 959 | |
Make | Berkeley | Porsche |
Model | Sports | 959 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2280 mm |